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259 DWW

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,573 mi
Last recorded104,573 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration259 DWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 104,573 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,182 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,843 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,891 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,402 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 62,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 47,614 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 33,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,309 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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259 DWW is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 60,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 259 DWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 259 DWW?

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What year was 259 DWW registered?

259 DWW is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 2014.

Is 259 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 259 DWW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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